I'm so bad at remembering to use foils/sample sizes! You guys are such an inspiration - I must do better!

Full size:

Simple cleansing wipes: I like these a lot because of how gentle they are. If they had a more refreshing scent, I would be obsessed. I guess adding fragrance would add more things that can irritate skin though. For the time being, I'll keep buying these until I find something I like more.

Fortune Cookie Soap - Off With Their Heads hydrate me: This was SO moisturizing! I love the formula. However, it does melt very quickly, so I can't use it all the time or I'd go broke replacing it. FCS has a new container for these which I'm looking forward to trying. It's more like a push-up deodorant rather than a bar soap. This scent was okay, but it's a moot point since this line is no longer being sold.

Fortune Cookie Soap - Mermaid Lagoon aloe me body whip: This is AMAZING! It's perfect if you're in the sun all the time. It's a mix of aloe vera and body lotion. I definitely recommend trying it out! I'm planning to make my own by adding aloe vera to some of my favorite body lotions.

The Salty Jellyfish - Bergamot & Basil whipped sugar scrub: This was such a lovely soap! The scent was perfect for me - very wintry, like the fresh air in the woods. The formula was great - not to dense and not too thin. The sugar was a great exfoliator. Unfortunately, this store is no longer open on Etsy.

c. Booth - Honey Almond dry oil spray: This has been a staple in my collection of products since I first learned about it through Glossybox. It smells so good, and really moisturizes my skin. It's also a great time-saver because it's quicker to apply than lotion. Also, it's usually less than $7!

Sephora - Pearl mask: This was definitely moisturizing. However, I don't like to use these masks because they feel so weird and look super creepy! If you don't mind that part, I'd give this one a try!

Lush - Catastrophe Cosmetic face mask: I used to be in love with this mask, but lately it just hasn't impressed me. It gets too chalky too quickly. My skin does feel calmer after using it, but it's too messy for me to deal with anymore. Any recommendations for another Lush face mask???

Lush - Dragon's Egg bath bomb: Loved it! It's a slow fizzer, so it lasts a lot longer than other bath bombs. It's also one that's so underrated and I never think to purchase. The outside isn't as eye catching, but there's actually swirls of color inside! If you haven't tried it, I definitely recommend it.

***Not pictured -Lush - Twilight bath bomb: Loved it! It turns the water purple and smells of lavender, which is very relaxing. As with all Lush bath bombs, my skin felt super soft!

-Lush - Ultra Violet bubble bar: Loved it! This was from the limited edition Mother's Day collection, but will likely turn up again one day. It's a nice, floral smell, and turns the water purple. It's also HUGE so you can use one for two baths.

-Lush - Sunny Side bubble bar: My favorite! It turns the water a shimmery golden color with swirls of glitter. It's really gorgeous and makes me feel like a goddess. It smells like yummy citrus, which is one of my favorite scent profiles.

Haus of Gloi - Moon Dog body emulsion: I got this as a gift during a summer gift exchange, and loved it! I prefer it to the pumpkin butters which are thicker. The body emulsions are lighter and work better for me.

Ojon - Damage Reverse hair serum: Good product - not a great scent. For my thick, curly hair, this doesn't work as well as Ojon's rare blend hair therapy, which I much prefer to this product.

Soap & Glory - The Righteous body butter: Another gift during a summer exchange that I love! I would never have picked this myself, but I'm so glad to have tried it out. It's a thick moisturizer, and smells SO GOOD! I'll definitely repurchase once I get through more of my stash.

Fresh - Rose sugar lip balm: These lip balms are AMAZING, but expensive. I can't remember the last lip product I actually finished other than a Carmex. I really loved the color of this one, and it made my lips super soft. I'll definitely repurchase in a full size.

Atelier Cologne - Vanille Insensee: AMAZING!!!! This brand is my favorite - the scents are all very strong and long lasting. This scent packed a vanilla punch, but was still light - if that makes any sense?

OMG THIS POST IS SO LONG......

Foils:

Royal Apothic Cuppa Cuppa clay mask: One of my all-time favorite masks. It tingles and makes my skin feel amazing. I would use this regularly if it wasn't so expensive.

Glam Glow Youthmud mask: I've read so many positive reviews about Glam Glow, but this was a total miss for me. It made my skin feel sunburned, which is what happens with my face when a product has Niacin in it. Although the ingredients didn't list Niacin, I'm very suspicious.

This is my first month keeping track of empties for a while. I figured it would help with my no buy. I can't believe how many products everyone uses up in a month. My list is small and sad.

Full Size: - Black Violet Hydra Conditioner in Cacao Bean - love! This scent is one of my favorites. It smells good enough to eat. I also love the formula of this conditioner. I was having a hard time with tangles but this seemed to turn my hair around. Since I started using it my hair has been so well behaved. Super sad that this has been discontinued but I have three more in different scents in waiting. - L'Oreal Ideal Clean Foaming Gel Cleanser - This was a compensation from a consumer test panel. This was pleasantly surprising. My skin is pretty dry and can be picky. This was nice though. It didn't dry out my skin and worked well. - Lush Karma Shower Jelly - Loved everything about this. Karma is one of my favorite Lush scents and I love shower jellies. So sad it's gone. - European Wax Center Ingrown Hair Serum - I like this. I already bought another bottle. - Lush King of Skin Body Butter - one of my all time favorite products. It's a great moisturizer that leaves my skin really soft. Smells nice too. My only gripe with this is that it gets used up so quickly and it really isn't cheap so I only buy it once in a while.

I really like Lush's BB Seaweed mask. It's my favorite of them all. My skin is pretty well behaved but can be a bit pink at times and this makes my skin look amazing! Whenever I use it the results are really nice. It is a bit messy though but aren't they all kind of messy?

I just dug up all my empties because I haven't posted in a while, so I think this is 2 1/2 months of stuff. So here goes!!

FULL SIZE:Smooth Sexy Hair shampoo & conditioner-this was the BIG one...33.8oz...took forever to go through, but I loved the way it smelled, not sure if it made my hair any smoother but I would purchase it again, don't know that I would buy the really big one again though

That's everything!! I was really concentrating on the foils for a while, I have a ton of them. I still have some lotion ones that I'm working on, I took a stack of them to my work and left them at my desk.

I haven’t been able to do a proper empties post in a loooong time. My job is crazy from March-August and I also went on a two week vacation so this has been in the works for ages.

Bath & Body Works True Blue Spa Shea Cashmere hand cream (mini lotion): I cannot get enough of this lotion, especially in the winter. It isn’t the fastest-absorbing lotion ever, but it’s worth the wait because I feel so soft after I use it. I also like the scent.

OGX shampoo in Coconut Water: (full size) This was good! I would like to try other things but this didn’t weigh my hair down or do anything weird to it, and the coconut scent was light.

Cocoa Pink voluptuous body butter in A Day at the Beach: This is among the first CP products I’ve ever tried, and I’m a huge fan. The body butter absorbed quickly and the scent lingered just long enough. The scent was wonderful and true to tin.

Queen Bee Apothecary detangler in Vanilla Cream Soda: I did like this detangler, but it is supposed to be a dupe for Lush’s American Cream scent...and it just isn’t. The scent is there at first but doesn’t linger at all. When I use the American Cream conditioner, I smell that in my hair all day! I probably won’t rebuy this scent bc it’s disappointing but I may try the formula again.

Garnier Fructis Sleek + Shine: This hair oil was fine. The pump was good at getting all of the product out and it was light on my hair. I have used this forever but probably won’t rebuy for a while since I have other argan oil type products to use first.

Johnson’s baby shampoo: I bought this to use in place of blender cleanser, but it just wasn’t the same. It didn’t remove stains at all.

Lush shower gel in Yummy Mummy: This was a sample shower gel I got when I made a purchase in-store. It was a purple, very viscous, honey scented gel. It was pleasant to use.

Cocoa Pink Princess Poo: I can’t find the scent this was in but it was a beautiful, summery, mermaid-esque scent. It worked well on my curly, frizz-prone, colored hair.

Cocoa Pink bubbling scrub: This was in a great rose scent, similar to Lush’s Rose jam! It was soft and bubbly and scrubby and I really liked this formula.

L’Oreal mascara, Voluminous Miss Manga: I hated this mascara and threw it out after maybe 3 weeks of use. It was a comp from a study, and it was difficult to use. It did not volumize or lengthen my lashes, and it was difficult to remove.

Yes to Grapefruit bb cream in Light: I honestly keep coming back to this bb cream. It’s light coverage for days I don’t feel like doing a full face.

St Ives elastin collagen facial moisturizer: This is HG lotion for me to use at night!

Full size:-Haus of Gloi – Splediferous whipped soap: This is my favorite HOG product. I tried to make it last as long as possible, and was really sad when it was gone. The texture is creamier than some of their other whipped soaps. It reminds me of soft butter. The smell is like a sweet cake. I used to dislike baked goods scents, but lately I’ve really enjoyed them. I really hope HOG brings this back one day!

-Fortune Cookie Soap - Off With Their Heads bath bomb: Loved this for the bath. It made the water a light rose scent, and was really moisturizing. A little pricey (although they say it can last for more than one bath, this is NOT the case for me), so I'm careful to be selective with FCS.

-Lush – Violet Nights bath oil: I love how this product moisturizes my skin. Surprisingly, it also makes quite a lot of bubbles. (More than some of Lush’s bubble bars!) I have mixed feelings about the scent. Sometimes it smells lovely, and sometimes it smells a bit like a wet dog. I think the longer the oil is in the water, the more “wet dog” scent I get from it. I know that sounds really strange, but I can’t describe it any other way. I really loaded up on these when they were stocked in the kitchen, so I still have three more to get through. However, I don’t plan to purchase it again because there are so many other EXCELLENT smelling bath oils out there.

-Lush – Coolalin conditioner: The smell is amazing, but the formula doesn’t work well for my hair. It left it tangled, and didn’t feel soft. I wouldn’t recommend for dry, curly hair.

-H2O – pumice scrub: This is a great foot scrub. It does a wonderful job exfoliating my feet. It also took forever to use up. I found this one at TJ Maxx, so the price was great, but I haven’t seen one in a while. Whenever I do, I’ll be sure to pick up another bottle.

-Fresh Sugar Tinted Lip Balm in Berry: These products are amazing. They keep my lips hydrated while adding a little color. Berry is the darkest color option, but it isn’t too dark at all. It’s sheer, so it works well any time. I highly recommend trying any of these if you haven’t yet.

-Shiseido - Ultimune serum: One of my favorite skincare products! I can't recommend this highly enough. It's lightweight, yet very moisturizing. It also lasted a long time for me, which made up for the cost. I'll always have this in my routine.

-Tarte - face wipes: My absolute favorite!! These smell so good, and work really well. I use them all the time.

-Tony & Guy - Cleanse shampoo: Just ok. It smelled lovely, but my dry hair needs a lot more moisture. I felt this shampoo stripped it by being too cleansing.

-Lush – Bom Perignon bath bomb: While it turned the water a nice light pink color, I didn’t get any scent out of it at all. Up close, it smells like citrus (grapefruit, specifically). But in the water the scent gets lost. It fizzed out super-fast, and was all around disappointing.

***Not pictured -Lush – Avo bath bomb: This bath bomb makes the water a bright green, and smells of fresh lemongrass. It fizzes out really quickly, but leaves a lot of nice skin softening oils for you to soak in. One of my favorite bath combos is this bath bomb plus Not Soap Radio’s Joy Inducing bubbles. The smell is SO good!

-Lush – Granny Takes a Dip bubble bar: I love this bubbler!! Sometimes Lush says you only need half the bar, but I often find half a bar to be insufficient. However – I can actually split this bar in two and have ample bubbles. It makes the water a dusty rose color, and the bubbles last a decent amount of time. The citrus aspect of the scent really comes through, too. Definitely one of my favorites that I’ll keep buying.

-Lush – Ultraviolet bubble bar: Another favorite. This bar is HUGE and is definitely sufficient for two baths. It makes the water a gorgeous silver shimmery purple. The smell is like Violet Nights, but I like it more. I’m definitely going to miss this, as it was my last one.

-Lush – Green bubbleroon: This turned the water a brilliant green, and the smell is a faint citrus. The oils in the bar made my skin very soft. The only con is that it didn’t create a lot of bubbles. If you’re looking for bubbles, this is not your bar. -Side note: While reading in the tub, I asked my boyfriend to please get me another beer. (I’m so classy;)) When he walked in, he looked like a deer in headlights, handed me my beer, and slowly backed out of the room. He was so concerned as to why my tub was radioactive green!! Haha.

-Klorane shampoo with desert date: This had a very light, earth-like smell. It also worked well with my curly, dry hair. I plan to buy a full size to switch up my routine.

-Fortune Cookie Soap – Mermaid Lagoon aloe whip: I love this stuff! What a brilliant idea to mix aloe with lotion. It’s perfect for my post-shower moisturizing after a day at the beach. I stocked up with another of this scent, and also Wendy Bird. I highly recommend trying this before they’re sold out at FCS. Of course, you could always just mix aloe with your favorite lotion for a homemade aloe whip!

Deluxe Size:-Fortune Cookie Soap – Hollywood Dreams shampoo bar: This scent is AMAZING! It reminds me of fresh baked apple pie. However, shampoo bars do not work for me. I never purchase them, knowing that it won’t work for my hair, but when FCS sent this sample in the fall soapbox I figured I’d give it a try. No matter how much I rubbed it in (even transferring from my hands), there was zero lather. I know other people love shampoo bars, but unfortunately they just aren’t for me.

-Fortune Cookie Soap – Fudderwacken body wash: I enjoyed traveling with this product. It had a fun, fruity scent and the color definitely stood out.

-Davines - Ol shampoo: I was very pleased to receive this in a Birchbox mystery sample pack. It's a great travel size, and is very moisturizing. I plan to incorporate this into my routine to mix things up.

Sample/Foil Size:-Kerastase - Elixir Ultime: Great product. It made my curls really soft, and I appreciated the light scent.

-Skin & Co Roma - Truffle serum: This is an excellent serum, but I prefer the Shiseido Ultimune. I still highly recommend trying it if you haven't already.

-Fortune Cookie Soap – Scandal bath powder: liked that it made the bath water milky, but I didn’t get much scent from it. The sample was just too small for my big tub.

-Josie Maran – pure argan milk: Not a fan. The scent was off-putting, and it wasn’t as nice as my favorite (Kiehl’s) face oil.

-Dior - One Essential serum: Not for me. At this price point, I expected to be amazed. This product didn’t do anything special for me. To be fair, it’s hard to get a sense of how well a product works after only one use. I think certain products really require more than a single foil.

-Kiehl's - Cucumber Herbal alcohol-free toner: This product is really messy. I applied with my fingers, which might be the problem. Again - not impressed. I'm so set with skincare that nothing really wows me anymore.

-Kiehl's - Creamy Avocado eye treatment: This is really moisturizing, but I swear it makes my dark circles worse. I'm not sure how it's possible, but I'm avoiding this from now on.

Full Size1.BBW Gelato scented candle 14.5 oz 411g-love this scent! I stocked up when it was LE and being discontinued. I have 1 candle left and some plug ins, sniff, sniff2.Jesse's Girl black liquid eyeliner .17oz .5ml-love this! It actually made it look like I know what I am doing with my eyeliner! We have Rite Aid's here but they never have this in stock 3.Pilot G2 Blue pen-my dad left this at my house last time he was here and I used this. Love how smooth it writes and it did not dry up, unlike my other G2's

Deluxe sized1.Bausch & Lomb Bio True contact lens solution 2 fl oz 60ml-I used this cause I ran out of my regular stuff. It works ok but is not as hydtrating as my regular stuff.2.Bliss Fabulous foaming face wash 2 fl oz 60ml-this was ok. Nothing amazing. And for something that has the word foam in the title it did not foam much. It also had weird gritty bits that I never felt rinsed away.3.Bobbi Brown Instant Long Wear makeup remover 1 fl oz 30ml-this was terrible. Smeared makeup around but did not remove it. I had to use another product after this to make it all go away. Super greasy. Would not purchase4.GDE Lesbian Request Denied sample baggie-first and only baggie I have ever used. This took me FOREVER to use. Some days I used it all over the lid, sometimes a crease color, I really started to hate the color using it daily so I backed off and was able to finish it. I have a FS jar5.Haus of Gloi Komodo Pumpkin butter 2 oz 56g-I did not like the scent (I think it was the mangosteen or dragons blood resin). I also did not like the product as it was thick, did not rub in, did not absorb and left me greasy. I had to use a towel to wipe off and was still leaving greas spots on clothes and furniture. Would not rebuy6.Hello Kitty Mini Highlighters in blue, pink, yellow and purple-I got these in a Secret santa present at work like 5 years ago. I was able to use these till they went dry so well worth the $1 they cost.7.Korres Greek Yoghurt Advanced Nourishing Sleeping Facial .68 fl oz 20ml-this stuff smelled terrible and had a weird consistency (might have been expired but no date on it). Would not purchase8.Make lipstick in Cordoba-this was a nice brick red color. The formula was sticky and waxy. If you pressed your lips together while wearing it, they stuck together. It also had a weird texture like I could feel it on my lips. I don't notice this with other lipsticks and I have a lot9.Mirenesse icurl masara .14 oz 4g-this mascara is a fiber mascara. I personally do not like fiber mascaras because they a) shed, b) smear and c)shed and smear when removing. I did not use this up but was over it so tossing it10.Origins Planscription SPF 25 Anti Aging cream 15ml-this was not my favorite. Strong scent, hard to rub in, white-ish cast.11.Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Special Shampoo 2.5 fl oz 75ml-I bought this when I was having a scalp issue I thought it could help with (it did not). It tingles like fire ants marching on your head then is “cold”. It also dried my hair out to the point it felt like straw.12.The Art of Shaving Shaving cream unscented 1 fl oz 30ml- this stuff is terrible. It gave me the worst razor burn I have ever had, clogged my drain and did nothing. I asked my husband how he could have used such a terrible product and he stated that the pre shave oil is what makes the shave cream “work” I chose not to try it and find out.

Foils1.Amore Pacific Future Response Age Defense Cream SPF30 .03 fl oz 1ml-this stuff may have worked fine but it smelled like dried fish food flakes (like the kind you fed your pet goldfish as a kid). For that reason alone I could never buy it2.Dior Dream Skin Global Age Defying Skincare perfect skin creator .05 fl oz 1.5 ml-not sure what if anything this did. Not fond of the overly fake scented product3.Dior Hydra Life Pro Youth Sorbet Cream .05 fl oz 1.5ml-was ok, nothing to justify the price. Had same overly fake fragranced scent4.Kaplan MD Lip 20 Mask and Lip 20 balm: the mask scrub part was ok (nothing I would shell out money for) but the balm was just fancy vasoline.5.Murad Invisblur Perfecting Shield Broad Spectrum SPF 30 PA+++-I liked this and would consider purchasing. Not overly scented. Was clear and worked well6.L'Occitane Light Comforting Cream .05 oz 1.5ml-this was ok. One time use, nothing amazing or life changing

Perfume1.Harvey Prince Skinny Chic-this is a light fruity floral which is usually a scent I like but something in this was off putting to me. My coworker liked the way it smelled though.2.Hello Kitty eau de parfum-this was a little too candy sweet for my taste3.Juicy Couture-not my favorite Juicy scent but wearable4.Juliette Has a Gun Not a Perfume-Not sure how I feel about this. I didn't hate it but didn't love it. Can't put my finger on why5.Kenzo Amour-no. It dries down to a baby powderish scent but is strong and too something for me before it gets there6.Maison Francis Kurkdijan Paris Aqua Universalis-something in this made my nose burn. It took me forever to get through this sample cause I just didn't like the way it smelled.

Tossed1**.Boscia Self Defense Vital Antioxidant Moisture broad spectrum SPF 30**-this stuff broke me out like no other. I put it on and had numerous zits that had not existed before.2.Clinique makeup bag-I got this as a GWP when I was a freshman? Sophmore in college? Haven't used it in forever and have a million other bags3.Elite Matt Liner brown-I got this in a glossybox and LOVED it! But apparently it is old/dried up as the brown is a watery ish line vs a solid brown one4.Lancome Hypnose Drama Star .135 oz-this is a July throw it out that I forgot to include. Loved it at first but then it became a smeary, racoony mess5. **Neutrogena On the Spot Acne Treatment .75 fl oz 21g-I bought this when I was having crazy outbreaks and not sure why. it worked ok but I used it like 2x and it is expired -_____-6.Notoriously Morbid Eurkea Eyebase in pink-this has never been used before and has eruptions on it. They are white in the center and crusty and cracked. 7.Revlon Color Stay Liquid Liner Brown .08 fl oz 2.5ml-I bought this as it was said by a youtuber I was watching at the time to be the BEST liquid eyeliner. It was ok. Nothing amazing. Now makes faint watery lines.8.Revlon Color Stay Liquid Liner Black .08 fl oz 2.5ml-makes watery grayish line

Not the greatest month here. I'm back into "use everything once!" mode vs use things up...need to switch that. August empties:

FULL SIZESmooth and Sexy Hair shampoo A whole liter of shampoo! Unfortunately, I was NOT a fan of this. After a month I realized it smells virtually identical to old school English Leather aftershave, which smells like my grandpa. Which was nice, but kind of odd to be reminded of grandpa while washing my hair. Didn't do anything good for my hair. Would not re-buy.

Bath and Body Works Foaming Hand Soap in Harvest Apple I've said this before, I LOVE this scent but this dries my hands out sooooo bad. I feel like this scent in particular is worse than the other foam soaps. But, I keep buying it so....

Bath and Body Works Lotion in Georgia Peach and Sweet Tea This lotion. OMG this lotion. SMELLS. SO. GOOD. I flipping LOVE this, probably my favorite B&BW scent of all time. SO SAD I only bought 2 bottles and one is gone. Praying to all of the gods in the universe that they bring this back for SAS, in which case I will hoard like the world is ending.

Shea Organics African Black Soap meh. Don't think this really did anything. Wasn't awful but didn't do anything for my skin. Glad I got to try it, but would not buy.

Bath and Body Works Lotion in Cool Coconut Surf this smelled good too! Not as coconut-y as I expected, more like frozen pineapple? Good scent for summer, would rebuy if it came back again.

Seche Vite Top Coat I know people hate but I like Seche. I will always go back to buying it.

Bath and Body Works 3 wick candel in Maui Mango Madness smelled good, but I feel like I burned through this super fast.

Revlon Lacquer Balm in Demure YAY empty lippies. This POS hung on FORVER. Don't love these, it's a LOT of glitter, I don't normally mind that but this color was super nude and just left a lot of glitter all over my mouth. Wouldn't rebuy these.

Alterna Caviar Clinical Daily Detoxifying Shampoo And I may have found my HG shampoo. I LOVE this, it makes my hair clean, I shed a TON less (good because I ain't got that much hair), don't love the smell and the packaging blows, but I will suck it up because I love it so much. Y U SO EXPENSIVE THOUGH.

DELUXEAmica Perk Up Dry Shampoo This was...fine, but I don't get the hype. No better than Batiste and 3x the price. Woudn't buy it.

Buxom Vanity Lash Mascara-full and fabulous brush This was actually really nice. Gave good volume, didn't flake or smudge. BUT, I felt like this dried out and got goopy SO fast. Wouldn't buy for that reason.

Lancome Defencils mascara Liked this a lot. Not much volume but good length and seperated very nicely. Didn't flake/smudge/smear at all. I'd consider purcasing it when I need mascara in like a year.

Savor Whipped Soap in Vintage Love Savor, this scent was nice! I think it's suppoed to smell like Gap's Heaven from the 90's, which it did. I'd buy it again.

Narcisco Rodriguez for her perfume vial This was ok. Wasn't offensive but wouldn't buy a full bottle of it.

Altitude Soap Company bath and shower gel in Vampire Sherriff of Area 5 So many thoughts. One, am I mad at looking at Eric Northman shirless while I'm in the shower? I am most certainly not. I thought this was gonna suck. It's INCREDIBLY thin, like consistency of water thin. Didn't suds up much, but it actually did ok with moisturizing? I thought it was going to dry me out like crazy but it didn't. Not sure if I'd buy this specific product again, but I will absolutely be purchasing from her again.

Altitude Soap Company Bottled Screams of Ginger Summer Lotion LOVEEEDD this. Smelled so freaking GOOD like sugar lemon cookies, I am sad it's gone. Liked the forumla, took some work to rub it in but wasn't greasy at all and moisturized well. I would def buy again.

FOILS/SINGLE USEEspionage Nail Wraps in Nebulae Is this a foil? Im counting it because I used ZERO other foils this month. I fail. Anywho, these were GORGEOUS but there is definitely a learning curve to nail wraps, and I am most certainly on the low end of the curve at this time. Need to practice some more before I make a decision on buying as I'm 99% certain my issues were user error at this time.

OMFG HOW DID I USE NO FOILS. I need to get it together this month. 3 a week, minimum. UGH!

Okay, so I think I might take the cake for worst month of empties ever . Like @BSquared I've been jumping between products so not much progress with using things up.

Full Size

Lush Hot Toddy Shower Gel (smallest full size) - So much sadness. I love love love this. It has a nice slightly spicy scent that is really cozy. I would use this when I showered before bed and was really tired and just wanted to feel relaxed and comfy. If Lush doesn't bring this back this year I will be so sad.

Deluxe Sample

Sixteen92 Sucre Vanille Hand and Body Lotion - I love vanilla scents and this one was really nice. It reminded me of Bath and Body works Warm Vanilla Sugar scent. The lotion is okay. For the warmer months it is okay for my hand but I know it won't work well for my skin once it gets cool.

Benefit Roller Lash Mascara - I liked this a lot. Was easy to remove and gave my lashes nice definition. I think I'm actually out of mascara now so I will probably buy this.

Kiss My Sass Beach Bum Wiggle Wash - This was fun. I love stuff like this. Nice lather. The scent was okay. I liked a sample in this scent but not something I would buy.

I've been so good about going through my products this summer! I just took inventory for my fall/winter scents and I definitely don't really need anything, unless I get some more perfume oil, hair products, or linen spray. But soaps and lotions of all kinds are seriously off limits.

Hang Ten dark tanning oil: This was from Ipsy a while ago and I used it up! It was good and something I’d buy again if i saw it in stores, but not online. It was non-greasy and worked well.

Not Your Mother’s Beach Babe Texturizing Sea Salt Spray: I absolutely love this spray. It made my curly hair textured without getting clumpy, and the scent is my favorite of any sea salt spray I’ve tried.

Bath & Body Works shower gel in Peach & Honey Almond: This was an impulse purchase that I’m so glad I made. This scent was a perfect summer peachy scent, and worked well as shower gel and bubble bath.

Cocoa Pink linen spray in Bonfire Celebration: I am a serious Cocoa Pink convert over the past few months, and this linen spray is a huge factor in this. Linen spray is a product I never knew I needed until I used this. The Bonfire Celebration is a huge plus and I want everything in this scent!

Cocoa Pink Glissade in Alluring: This is a hair product that I have used all summer. The Alluring scent is lavender, rose, honeysuckle, and vanilla, according to CP (but I really only smelled the lavender.) This wasn’t enough alone on my wavy/curly hair and I had to use mousse with it.

Cocoa Pink Argan Therapy Creme conditioner in Beach Bum:This conditioner was good but I hated the scent. It reminded me of Laffy Taffy and I really just don’t want my hair to smell like that.

Herbal Essences Cleansing Conditioner: This was an awesome cleansing conditioner but the packaging ruined it. I think almost a quarter of the product was stuck in the bottle and a pain to get out to use.

Bath & Body Works True Blue Spa silky smooth shave cream: I freaking hate this stuff. It doesn’t lather enough to be proper shave cream and it just sucks, especially for the price. Luckily I got a few of these in January during the semi-annual sale but I would NEVER pay $12 for this when a can of regular shaving cream is $3.

Wet n’ Wild mascara in Max Volume Plus: I got this in a Target beauty box and hated it. It didn’t volumize my lashes at all and it was difficult to remove.

L’Oreal mascara in Voluminous Butterfly: This is still my favorite mascara! I like it better than any drugstore or high-end formula I’ve used.

Soapbox argan oil conditioner: I really loved this conditioner. It was inexpensive, got it at Target, and it worked well. I’ll definitely rebuy this.

Bath & Body Works glycerin soap in Iced Tangerine Mojito: This was fine, a normal bar of soap, but was not as fragrant as I wanted it to be coming from B&BW.

Mario Badescu Flower & Tonic Mask: This mask is nice! It’s just as effective as Glamglow but this mask is gentler and easier to remove.

Haus of Gloi body butter mini in Odette: (mini) This formula is great, and Odette is one of my top five scents from the Haus.

Cocoa Pink Cocoa Mango Body Butter in Paradise Found: (mini) This body butter was nice! The scent was kind of faint and the formula soaked in quickly.

Bath & Body Works True Blue Spa Apricot & White Tea face scrub This is honestly an HG item for me and I’ll be so sad if they ever stop selling it. I stock up every semi-annual sale since that seems to be the only time I find this scrub.

Also, I have used a bunch of Bath & Body Works Candles recently...I think Tiki Beach, Suntan, Island Margarita and probably a few others in the last month or two.

August was one of my worst months for empties this year, but at least I used up a couple of things:

Biolage Color Last Shampoo and Conditioner Foils: I bought this shampoo and conditioner exclusively for the 5 years I was dying my hair (I stopped dying my hair 10 months ago). This always worked well for me but its nothing overly special, when I start dying my hair again, I'll check out some other color care options.

Dong Baek Gold Shampoo Foils: This came in a BB Cream order from Missha. I like it. It's moisturizing. If I found this easily accessible somewhere I would probably buy it.

Alterna Caviar CC Cream: I got this from Ipsy and I absolutely love it. My hair is naturally thick and wavy, but I straighten it. This is a great product for the silky smooth look. I have already re-purchased.

Kat Von D Tattoo Liner: I have used up many of these. This product was HG for me for several years, but over the past year each time I bought one it dried up relatively quickly. I won't rule out buying it again, but I have now moved on to Stila's version of the product.

Mac Prep and Prime for Lips: LOVE this. I've used up a couple. I've tried several lip primers and nothing compares to this. I've already re-purchased.

Ritual Fresh Eucalyptus and Rosemary Foaming Shower Gel: Pretty sure I got this from the Birchbox In Bloom Limited Edition Box. It was alright. I personally didn't care for the scent.

TRESemme' Keratin Smooth Shampoo: This was my first dip in to drug store shampoo in several years. I like it and would repurchase! Also used up the conditioner and like that too.

Ruffian Dressing Room Nail Wipes: I initially got one of these from Birchbox and loved it. Now I buy them. They are gentle and remove polish easily. I've repurchased many.

Anyway, last year I saved my empties until the end of the year and wanted to do it again this year to fully asses the scope of what I used up. This year however, I ended up with so much stuff I just wanted to trash it all and move on, so here is what I used up January - July. I won't drag out a commentary on all of these things since there's so much at once, but if anyone is interested in feedback for anything let me know. I keep notes for myself (yes I am that crazy) so I have it all on file LOL.

K-mart store brand Non Acetone Nail polish remover-nothing special, like every other removerAshford & Son Shave Cream-from Beautyfix box? Men's shave cream, won't repurchaseSensodyne Toothpaste-my normal toothpaste, obviously already repurchased. Actually, I found a stockpile of them when I cleaned out my bathroom cabinet. Klorane desert date shampoo-actually liked this got it from a Blush box. Would probably buy it, but I have another full sized one from another Bush box to use yet.Studio 35 Beauty Cotton Balls-super jumbo size from Walgreens. These are my normal ones I use to remove nail polish. They unroll wonderfully and are big enough to split into 5 pieces. 1 ball per hand, 1 ball to do both feet.

Deluxe:

St Tropez Self Tan Express-a self tanner I actually had good luck with, though I did buy a cheap self tanner mit to use with it. Already repurchased full sizedPantene nature Fusion Shampoo-brought home from hotel while on vacation to finish off. Not a fan.Rusk texture dry Finishing Spray-i got this in one of the few Birchbox's I had gotten at the beginning of the year. Luckily I was at the end of this bottle when Ulta was having a b2g1 professional styling sale . Full size is already on use. Briogeo Don't Despair, Repair- I like it, but nothing different from any other conditioner I have used. I still have a full size from A Blush box to use yet. So I probably won't repurchase when I need conditioner.

Skintimate Shave cream-random partially used travel size found when I cleaned out my bathroom so I figured I'd use it up. I normally buy the full size of this brand

Single use/foil

Derfill Zoo tiger Real Mask collagen-smelled really nice but left my face a bit greasy after everything absorbed. Probably wouldn't repurchase. It came in the Gwiyomi 2.0 Memebox, if I got it in another box, I would probably use it, though.Bumble & bumble Color minded Shampoo-not bad, I still have a deluxe size to get through of this that I will use, but I still prefer Redken's Color Extend. Redken's Scent isn't as strong as B&b's to me. B&b thickening shampoo-I seem to have samples of this coming out my rear. I think they send it as a free "treat" every time you order from the company web site. Oh bonus treats too? How about more Thickening Shampoo & Conditioner! I have a ton of these foils. Not my favorite B&b.Bliss That's Incredi-peel 2 foils- was okay using the first one, skipped a day then used the second. The second one felt a little burny, not a repurchase. FAB Ultra Repair Cream-normal body cream. I just grab the foils when I need to pick a sample and there aren't any others I want to try. Have repurchased full size quite a few timesMurad Time Release Retinol Concentrate for Deep Wrinkles-yes, deep wrinkles was italicized on the foil. Nothing different than any other Retinol that I've used. Talika bio enzymes mask-just took this one off. I was surprised that there wasn't a lot of goop left over. I had it on about 20-25 min. It's supposed to help purify, tighten pores, & reduce blemishes. My face does feel a bit tighter. My pores didn't look that much tighter than normal though. But not a lot of goop, I really like that, a little bit of patting afterwards and everything was absorbed. If I can remember where this came from, I think I'll repurchase, I'm liking how my face feels right now.NeoStrata Skin Active Perfecting Peel-this is something I think I'd have to use more than once to see if it actually worked. It did seem to make my skin a bit smoother though. Sephora Ginseng Mask-toning & revitalizing. It felt like it toned. Probably won't repurchase though. I barely made it through the time because of the smell.Lush Twilight Bath Bomb-I really liked the scent, didn't like it after it triggered a migraine I love lavender and usually don't have a problem with it, so I don't know what happened. It must have been something else in it. I'm going to try a different bomb next time. I really want to like this store, but this bomb and an allergic reaction(rash) to the Bohemian soap, I'm 3/5 for my first visit.

Didn't know where this falls..is it a single? Is it full size since it's used for a few months? But I replaced my Clarisonic brush head. Does that count as a "used it up"?

Thrown out:

Korres antiageing eye primer-dried out

I'm canceling my 2 beauty subs after the Sept boxes. So this is the last month for Beautyfix & Allure(old sample society), hopefully I can start to make a dent in my pile instead of adding to it.

Full size:-Lush – Lemslip buttercream: In the beginning, I wasn’t a fan because the texture was difficult to work with. However, about 1/3 of the way through, it became softer and easier to work with. Perhaps there were more essential oils towards the bottom? Regardless, I’m now a big fan of this and look forward to its return to the Kitchen. Also, the smell is really nice & citrusy. I see how it could remind some people of cleaning products, but to me it’s a lovely lemon scent.

-Fortune Cookie Soap – Second Star to the Right shower oil: I am so happy that this product exits. It saves me so much time. All summer I’ve used shower oils rather than lotions/creams, and it’s been perfect. I’m going to try and keep using them as long as possible, but I fear that winter will require a heavier product. This scent from FCS was really nice, and I’ll miss it when it’s gone for good.

-Fortune Cookie Soap – We’re All Mad Here sugar scrub: This is my second favorite product from FCS. It’s a great scrub, and I definitely recommend it. I loved this scent, but it’s gone. 

-Fortune Cookie Soap - Iron Islands OCD hand sanitizer: Love these products from FCS, and this was no exception.

-Tony Moly – Aloe face sheet mask: This was extremely hydrating! It fit well and didn’t slide all over my face. (Granted, I just read a book in bed while I waited.) Can anyone recommend any of the other ones? This is the only one I’ve tried, and I don’t usually branch out much unless I hear good things. I definitely plan to continue using this.

-Tocca – Florence detergent: I love this for the clothes I hand wash.

Deluxe Size:-Haus of Gloi – Sanctum bubbling scrub: This was a great product for traveling. I didn’t bring a loofah, and it was nice to switch up regular body wash with a scrub. Although the smell was really sweet and not one of my HoG favorites, I look forward to trying the product in other scents.

-Harvey Prince - Hello body lotion: This smells just like the perfume. It's okay, but not my favorite lotion or scent.

Foil Size:-Caudalie - Vinosource face serum: Another great product from Caudalie. This serum feels amazing on my skin, and the smell is lovely. I'll add it to my Christmas list.

-Klorane eye patches: These were great for a wine hangover in Tuscany! I could really feel them firming the skin under my eyes. I’ll repurchase, and recommend.

-Koh Gen Do - Gommage spa gel: This was a great exfoliator. It's a gel that you work rub in, and it sloughs off dead skin. It wasn't abrasive in the least, and made my skin glow after use. The price of this brand is just too high for me though.

-L’Occitane Divine Cream: This cream applied nicely and is really moisturizing. After some time, my skin felt a bit sticky. Perhaps I used too much, but I couldn’t wait to wash my face in the morning. The smell is ok – it reminds me of olive trees.

-L’Occitane – Angelica eye roll on: While this applies nicely, I didn’t notice much of a difference with dark circles or puffiness.

-Lush - Breath of Fresh Air toner water: This felt very refreshing on my skin. It didn't leave my skin heavy feeling or sticky, which some toners do to my face. It also had a faint, breezy scent to it. I'd love to add this to my skincare routine.

-Lush - Turkish Delight roulade: I really like this concept, but it's a bit of a hassle to use. Pieces kept slipping from my hands and I had to chase them down in the tub. I know the full size is more "put together," but I still think it's too messy/difficult to use.

-Lush - Avocado Co-wash: I knew this product wouldn't work for me (solid shampoo). It just clumps up in my hair and doesn't lather or feel like it's doing anything at all. The smell is amazing though!

Not pictured-Devacurl One Condition foil: This is my favorite conditioner. It works wonders for my hair. I also use a little of it as a leave-in conditioner. Highly recommend! (Also, the sample foil was HUGE. I got three uses out of it.)

-Devacurl No Poo shampoo foil: For a shampoo with no lather, I actually liked this product. It cleansed my hair without being too harsh. It doesn’t replace my favorite shampoo, but I would definitely recommend this. (Again, huge sample that I greatly appreciated.)

-Lush – Intergalactic bath bomb: OMG this is amazing!! It turns the water a really deep, gorgeous and shimmering blue. The color reminds me of the Mediterranean. If you aren’t a fan of glitter, then skip this. This has SO much glitter in it, but it doesn’t stick to your skin. There was a nice minty fresh smell to it, but it wasn’t too minty. This is definitely the most fun bath bomb I’ve tried. Highly recommend!

-Lush – Rose Jam bubbleroon: Another lovely bubble bar from Lush. The water turns a bright pink, and it made a lot of bubbles. (I used the whole thing.) It was also very moisturizing – my skin was super soft in the tub. I definitely recommend this!

-Lush – Sunnyside bubble bar: Love the shimmery gold water, and this one makes lots of bubbles. I’m pretty sure I’ve reviewed this before. Still one of my favorites!

FULL SIZEB&BW Hand Soap in Pacific Cool Breeze Smelled good, like the deep cleansing version which this one was over the foams. Neutral enough that my husband didnt' complain he smells like a woman. Would re-buy.Cocoa Pink Mango Body Butter in Apple Cinnamon Funnel Cake This smelled really good! Fake apple which I actually like, then some cinnamon came out. Love CP, I wasn't CRAZY over this formula but I will absolutely continue to order from her.L'oreal Visible Lift Blur foundation This was extremely meh. Looked nice upon applicaton, feels very silicone-y almost like a primer. The issue is I get 4 hours of wear from this and then it disappears. Like it doesn't really break down or get patchy it just....disappears. Definitely would not re-buy, there was actually a bit of this left but I was just over it and tossed it.B&BW Triple Moisture Cream (or whatever it's called now) in Hawiian Passion Fruit Kiss Love this formula, loved this scent, super sweet slightly floral pineapple. Basic B&BW scent but I did like it a lot. Notoriously Morbid Santa Kisser in Sugar Cookie This was niicceee. I love the santa/coffin kissers so much and this was SO tasty and smelled good like sugar cookies. I don't really need lip balm for 9000 years but I'll buy it again if it's offered for holiday this year.B&BW Wallflower in Beach Day Nice clean scent, not the best throw. I don't know why I keep buying these I swear they smell good for like 2 days then I smell nothing but maybe I just get used to it.B&BW Shower Gel in Pear Blossom Air This was fine as always, kind of over this scent, I LOVED it when it came out so I bought all the things, now I'm kind of tired of it. I think I'm down to just a mist though so that's good.Elf Lip exfoliator This was nice, worked really well. When I eat too much salt the corners of my mouth dry out and peel SO badly and this fixed it. Broke off from the base but it was fine, got gross towards the end so I tossed the last 1/4 of it but I mean it's $3 I got my money's worth.B&BW 3-wick candle in Suntan Smelled good but I feel like it burned really fast?

DELUXEIT Cosmetic Your Skin But Better CC Cream I freaking LOVED this. Color (light) is slightly too yellow for me but it works and I think fair would be too light, as the shade matches me, it's the tone that is off. I HAVE to use up some foundation but this is on my list to buy. Smells good, decent coverage but not heavy, I really really like it even if I am 900 years late to this bandwagon.Black Violet Body Glow Body oil in Bluebird Big fan of this. Smelled REALLY good (which you can't buy it so that sucks), formula was nice, absoarbed quickly and wasn't greasy on me. I would consider buying some of these in different scents for sure. Altitude Sunshine in a Pretty Blonde Bottle Shampoo This was AWESOME. As a shampoo it was ok, not bad but not life changing but it smelled so GOOD like sugar lemon cookies. I want to switch to indie shampoo but I can't quit Alterna....I'd buy some to change it up a bit though.Beauty Blender Solid Cleanser Yeah the hype is real. This works well and is SO easy. I will be buying it.Glam Glow super mud mask This is nice, I actually like the black one better but this did take down a pimple that was trying to pop up. I dont know if I'd buy this but if they have a decent holiday set with this in it I'd consider it.Tarte BB Tinted Primer No. Tossed. Broke me out. Aside from that, it is SO ORANGE. 0/10 do not recommend.Mac Prep and Prime Skin Base This was also just ok. It didn't do anything BAD and felt nice going on, slightly silicone-y but not as strong as like a smashbox primer. Didn't notice any major effects. Don't think I'd buy it.Bumble Soaps Bee Sanitized Hand Sanitzer in Surf's Up Not sure if this is full size or deluxe, standard pocket/purse size. As a sanitizer I guess it was fine but OMG I hated the scent. Smelled like cherry cough medicine. Tossed the last 1/2 of it, couldn't deal.

FOILRuffian Nail Polish Remover wipe I mean it was fine, it got nail polish off, would not re-buy.Laura Mercier Silk Cream photo finish foundation This was nice. A bit heavy but it looked very pretty. I don't know that I'd pay like $40 for it, but I will throw samples in if they're avail on Sephora/Nordstrom.Botancial Choice exfoliating foot mask This was HILARIOUS. It's like these plastic booty things you put on your feet and you can't walk or you slid all over. I didn't notice a major change but it was kind of fun to try!Pinrose Perfume in Rooftop Socialite Scent was a little more woodsy than what I like but I could appreciate it for what it was, if that makes sense. I do want to look into buying other scents from this company at some point. NEED to work down the perfume stash first though.Guerlain Meteorites Baby Glow sheer foundation This was fine. Color was off for me but that's not their fault. Smelled SUPER perfumey like all Guerlain stuff. I did like the effect. Probably wouldn't shell out the money for it.Armani Luminous Silk Foundation This was ok. I liked it, I liked the finish, however it didn't last that long. For like $70 a bottle I better have to scrub that crap off after like 3 days. Wouldn't buy it.

Thin Mint GS Cookie Yankee Candle (in the medium footer jar) this wasn't too strong for me, a little bit of chocolate and a little bit of mint. I was surprised at how nicely it burned. I hate when the wax doesn't burn evenly and this was probably the best melting Yankee Candle I ever bought. I raided the YC outlet store and got 2 large jars in this scent for $15 a piece.

Deluxe Size:

Philosophy Peppermint Stick shower gel scent-wise, it was okay. I still have a full size bottle from last year. Probably would repurchase if on sale again.

it's a 10 miracle leave in product I've had this sitting in my drawer for awhile before using it. I don't know if my hair just had a growth spurt or it was this stuff, but it seemed to grow like a weed when I was using it. The lady who cuts my hair even commented on how much my hair grew between cuts. Will definitely repurchase full size after using a few other samples. If only to see if the growth was a fluke.

Bumble & bumble Don't Blow It I really like it. It seems to keep what waves I do have from disappearing as my hair dries. My mom said she was jealous that all I did was wash my hair, brush it out, put some of this stuff in, scrunch it a bit and let it dry and it looked nice. Have already bought the medium sized tube (actually was bought before I got this sample tube)

Murad Pore & Line Minimizing Hydrator didn't really see any minimizing! worked just like any other moisturizer. Still looking for a moisturizer to wow me.

Murad Aha/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser Really liked this. Will probably repurchase when I need more of this type of product.

Foils/Single Use

Wei Tibetan Chrysanthemum correcting eye treatment pads they did seem to take some puffiness away! just one use didn't seem to do anything for the dark circles. Might try again, depending on price. I like the next ones better

Skyn Iceland Hydro Cool Firming Eye Gels I actually find these cooling and depuffing. Already purchased full size. Ulta had them as a special during the last 21 days of beauty.

Caudalie Instant Detox Mask I don't really know what this was supposed to do, so I guess I really don't have an opinion on it. I still have another one to use yet.

algenist Genius Anti Aging Serum meh, didn't seem to do anything. Probably wouldn't spend the money for a full size.

Murad Intensive age-diffusing serum seems to work okay. I went from this foil to using a deluxe sample size of it to see if it has any effect when used for more than 3-4 days.

Murad Complete Reform w/Glyco Firming Complex these little Murad foils usually last me 3-4 days and for me that usually isn't enough time to see if something lives up to its claims. This was an exception. I could tell a noticeable difference in my skin even when only using it once a day. I will probably purchase this in the near future.